Since January, 2010, this blog has been dedicated to year-round coverage of the New York theater scene and, particularly, the annual Tony Awards race. The site features commentary on each production and its chances at nominations or wins, with keen insights into voter trends, leading to expert predictions.

Thursday, December 29, 2011

The Best Man Casting Updates

The revival of Gore Vidal's The Best Man has some new cast members in their midst. Among the newly announced cast members are Donna Hanover, ex-wife of former New York City mayor Rudi Giuliani. She will play a journalist covering a presidential election. Also announced are Tony-winner Jefferson Mays and Dakin Matthews. The previously announced cast includes Candice Bergen, five-time Tony-winner Angela Lansbury, Tony-winner John Larroquette, Eric McCormack and Michael McKean, as well as James Earl Jones, who will be receiving an honorary Oscar at this year's Academy Awards. Jones will play a former president of the United States whose endorsement is seen as very important during a current presidential election.